Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
macranthus
ID:
227953

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 37: 188 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227283

Common Names

  • Leucolophus macranthus
  • Macranthus Leucolophus
  • Large-flowered Leucolophus

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Synonyms

  • Urophyllum macranthum Ridl. [valid]

Description

Leucolophus macranthus (also called Large-flowered Leucolophus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 10 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are ovate, up to 15 cm long, and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leucolophus macranthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucolophus macranthus has white flowers with yellow centers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucolophus macranthus can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation requires a well-drained soil, full sun, and moderate water. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Leucolophus macranthus

Leucolophus macranthus is native to India and can be found in open grasslands and wastelands.

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Euphorbiaceae

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-112002: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.